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Chicago, IL, Sept. 1, 2010--The number of planned layoffs at U.S. firms decreased 17% in August from July and hit the lowest level in 10 years, according to outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
New York, NY, Sept. 1, 2010--Weekly chain-store sales rose 2.8% from one year ago, according to the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Goldman Sachs.
Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2010--Growth conditions for U.S. manufacturers improved for the first time in four months, the Institute for Supply Management reported Wednesday.
Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2010--The Oval Office has a new Michigan made rug as part of a remodeling project, according to the Detroit News.
Washington, DC, Sept. 1, 2010--U.S. construction spending fell more than expected in July to its lowest rate in 10 years, according to a the Commerce Department.
Roseland, NJ, Sept. 1, 2010--U.S. private-sector employment fell 10,000 in August, according to the ADP employment report released Wednesday.
Dalton, GA, Sept. 1, 2010--Shaw Floors will hold its annual fall promotion model, Fall Flooring Event 2010 September 24 through November 8.
Barnwell, SC, Aug. 31, 2010--Kronotex USA Holdings said it will spend $45 million to expand its Kronotex Flooring manufacturing facility in Barnwell.
New York, NY, Aug. 31, 2010--Consumer confidence rose to 53.5 in August from 51 in July but overall, consumers remain "apprehensive," the Conference Board said.
Midland, MI, Aug. 31, 2010--Richard J. Diemer Jr. has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer of Styron.